# Universal Breathing vs Same

The clearest difference is rating: Same at 5.0 against Universal Breathing's 3.6. Same also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Breathing's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (40 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Same sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Same holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Breathing has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Universal Breathing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Same's.

Universal Breathing ships an update every 6 weeks, Same every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Breathing | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing-pranayama/id435871685/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saagara](https://appshunter.io/developer/341935133) | [Shawn Khodai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850547122) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing-pranayama/id435871685)

This app guides you through proper breathing techniques to improve your health and well-being. Learn to breathe diaphragmatically for 15 minutes daily to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance athletic performance.

**Highlights:** Diaphragmatic breathing training, Guided breathing courses, Customizable breathing ratios, Body and dial animations, Multiple sound settings, Beginner to advanced levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Breathing Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Universal Breathing Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Helps with anxiety/stress
- 👍 Improves breathing capacity
- 👍 Useful for meditation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound not working
- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Difficult to exit app
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Sound stopped working
- No sound on iPhone
- Audio bug requires phone restart
- Customization button not working
- Paid version only works for beginner level

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Update the app
- Improve user-friendliness
- Clarify calendar/timetable numbers
- More customization for retention/exhale


### Same

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552)

This app helps you monitor your food intake, calories, macronutrients, weight, and fasting periods. It offers features like barcode scanning, meal logging, and progress tracking to support your fitness goals without added stress.

**Highlights:** Track calories and macros, Scan food barcodes, Log meals and snacks, Track weight, steps, and fasting, Set daily calorie goals, Estimate calories from photos, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Same Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Same Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Breathing free?

Universal Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Same free?

Same is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Breathing or Same?

Same is rated higher. Universal Breathing averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Same averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Universal Breathing or Same have ads?

Universal Breathing shows ads; Same does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Breathing or Same?

Universal Breathing ships an update every 6 weeks, and Same every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Breathing was updated on October 13, 2026 and Same on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*